Mark Applegarth laments key failing in York Knights’ Grand Final loss

YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth admitted ill-discipline proved their undoing in a 10-8 Championship Grand Final defeat to Toulouse Olympique. After an incredible 20-match unbeaten…

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Toulouse Olympique upset York Knights to lift Championship title

YORK KNIGHTS 8 TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE 10 JACOB KILBRIDE, LNER Community Stadium, Sunday FIVE penalty goals from the boot of Jake Shorrocks inspired Toulouse to a…

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Championship Grand Final broadcast details

THE Championship Grand Final between York Knights and Toulouse Olympique will be broadcast live on The Sportsman. The fixture, which will kick off at 2pm…

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Super League semi-final and Championship Grand Final referees revealed

THE officials have been confirmed for this week’s Super League semi-finals and the Championship Grand Final. Here is who will officiate the three games. Wigan…

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Mark Applegarth is top coach as York Knights dominate Championship awards

MARK APPLEGARTH is the Championship Coach of the Year. And three of his York Knights stars – halfback Liam Harris, hooker Paul McShane and prop…

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Mark Applegarth hails ‘cool heads’ as York Knights make history

MARK APPLEGARETH praised the “cool heads” who got York Knights over the line in their play-off semi-final win over Halifax Panthers. York progressed to their…

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York Knights hold off brave Halifax Panthers to reach Championship Grand Final

YORK KNIGHTS 30 HALIFAX PANTHERS 18 STEPHEN IBBETSON, LNER Community Stadium, Saturday YORK had to hold off a late rally to end Halifax’s spirited season…

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Mark Applegarth hails secret weapon in York Knights play-off bid

YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth hailed the club’s fans and promised an all-out bid to reward them with Grand Final success amid a push for…

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Super League play-off and Championship semi-final referees announced

THE Super League play-offs kick off on Friday night when Leigh Leopards host Wakefield Trinity, before Leeds Rhinos take on St Helens on Saturday. Meanwhile,…

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Nine apply for 14-team Super League as Salford Red Devils not amongst them

NINE clubs have submitted full formal applications for consideration for inclusion in an expanded 14-team Betfred Super League in 2026. The deadline for submissions was…

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